Sounders FC v. Chivas USA, Open Cup semifinal pregame

If the beer garden is busy we must be at Starfire. We’re about an hour and a half from kickoff and the crowd is trickling in. Should be a fun night here as both sides are certainly extremely motivated to win this one.

Chivas USA coach Martin Vasquez and forward Justin Braun have each said leading up to tonight that this semifinal could be the biggest game in the team’s history. Their franchise has never won a trophy.

Seattle is expected to play something resembling a first-team lineup, but Sigi Schmid usually plays his cards close to the vest. And the team has a cross-country flight to New England soon. Lastly, be sure to say happy birthday to Terry Boss.